Wedding Party
Sandra Chupinsky
Matron of Honor
Sandra and Gabby met as roommates at Grand Valley and have been inseparable since day one. They did everything together from making friends, to eating countless Papa John Pizzas, to talking all night - or at least until Sandra fell asleep and Gabby kept talking to the walls. In 2020, when the world shut down, Gabby and Sandra became roommates again. This time for 3 weeks as they traveled across the US in a Jeep with a makeshift bed and kitchen in the back for the ultimate adventure. They hiked, cooked outside, and gazed at the stars every night. Sandra is the sister Gabby never had and she couldn't be more honored for the years of friendship, and to have her stand by her on her big day. 📸: Grand Tetons National Park, 2020
Ronnie Han
Best Man
Ronnie and Victor met in the 3rd grade when Victor moved to Arcadia. Their friendship quickly took off as Victor started going to his house almost everyday after school during elementary school where they started doing backyard dunk contests (probably on a 6-8ft rim) and turned every meal into "all you can eat" style. Through a lot of excellent and occasional terrible ideas, Ronnie has stood by Victor's side the entire time being a guy that he could always count on. Ronnie is a truly loyal, friendly, and dependable kind of guy...as long as you don't need him to be somewhere on time. Additionally, one of the best parts of keeping such a long friendship growing is that Ronnie's dog, Guy, is also Rosie's best friend now (probably her 1st love).
Albert Dionise
Bridesman
Albert is Gabby's oldest brother. Albert is the highest energy, most commit-to-the-bit guy you'll ever meet. He speaks mostly in quotes from The Office, has the most hilarious chaotic energy, and will laugh louder than anyone you know. Gabby has always looked up to Albert for his ability to bring endless joy and laughter to any room. He uses this skill everyday as he works as a Pediatrician at Detroit Children's Hospital. Gabby is honored to have such a loving brother, and is lucky to have him stand by her on her big day. 📸: Juventus FC Game, Los Angeles, 2022
Christopher Wei
Groomsman
Chris is Victor's older brother. If you happen to hear one of them call each other "round", "roundy", or some variant of round, or "hamster" this is a very normal thing between them. They started calling each other that when they were both growing up as a couple of literally roundly shaped children, and after watching a show called "Hamtaro." Chris still lives in Los Angeles with his girlfriend Era and their two dogs Hudson and Yummy. He likes to spend his time alternating between playing beach volleyball for 8 hours and binge eating a tub of ice cream. It's great to have the only guy with a sweeter tooth than Victor standing next to him on his big day.
Nick Dionise
Bridesman
Nick is Gabby's older brother. If Albert has the loudest laugh, Nick is just the loudest guy. You will hear him before you see him. He is a constant host, making friends everywhere he goes and always bringing the hype. He's the most welcoming, most generous, most life-of-the-party guy you will ever meet. Nick lives in Memphis where he's an engineer 11 months of the year, and when May comes around, the host of the largest and loudest tent at Memphis Italian Fest! Caio Y'all!! Gabby is lucky to have such an joyful brother, and is honored to have him stand with her. 📸: The iconic Memphis Italian Fest, 2024
Sean Bustamante
Groomsman
Sean is another one of Victor's longest friendships, and they are both known as the "Februaries" in their friend group being only 13 days apart. They first met in 3rd grade as the new kids that moved to Arcadia enrolling at Highland Oaks Elementary School, and they actually started off as rivals, particularly, on the punch ball courts. That obviously didn't last long. As they started to hang out more often, Sean unfortunately was frequently blamed by Victor for all of the things that broke or the shenanigans we got into in the Wei household, such as the guy that kept everybody up during our sleepovers as kids. Sean's family also begrudgingly, and sometimes unknowingly, allowed Victor and Ronnie to come over the night of Thanksgiving for part 2 or 3 of the night. They quickly learned to put aside the food that they wanted for their own leftovers. While Sean definitely doesn't let Victor forget about any of this, he's a quick witted, extremely honest, and soft-hearted guy. He is also recently engaged himself, and it's an honor to have him as a groomsman.
Melanie Marshall
Bridesmaid
Melanie and Gabby met when Melanie invited Gabby to run a 5k with her on the second night on campus at college. Gabby hated the run but loved the spunky, hilarious, most joyful friend she made. Melanie is always the friend bringing simple, hilarious fun to the group by convincing us to go sledding on the hill behind the dorm, getting nerf guns for the house, and keeping us all close with her family's Fourth of July Party every year. Melanie is a relentless friend who chooses her people carefully, and once she does, you're in for life. Gabby is among the lucky ones, and couldn't be more grateful to have Melanie stand by her side on her wedding day. 📸: Pictured Rocks, Michigan, 2017
Preston Lee
Groomsman
Preston is another amazing friend that Victor made when he moved to Arcadia, and it's always such a privilege to share a friend group with him, Ronnie, and Sean. Victor has long admired Preston's discipline to follow through on goals he sets, quick witted humor, and ability to create strong connections with anybody. It also feels like he has all 27 seasons of South Park downloaded in his brain. Preston enjoys playing volleyball, rock climbing, and more important than anything else he is in his second tenure as the fearless commissioner of the long-standing fantasy football league that they started all the way back in high school. This may be his most important side-job as Victor keeps him pretty busy on complaints throughout a season. Preston is also recently engaged himself, and it is an honor to have him standing as a groomsman.
Carmen Lawrence
Bridesmaid
Carmen and Gabby met in a hiking group in 2021. After hiking, Carmen invited Gabby to paddle board, and when that fell through, they spent the next several hours walking around the Marina talking about everything and nothing all at once. Gabby was still new and nervous in LA, but after that day she knew she was going to be okay. Since then Carmen, and her Husband Ario, have become some of Gabby and Victor's best friends. When choosing bridesmaids Gabby knew Carmen had to be included - she's so lucky to have a friend that feels like home away from home, and is so excited to step into this new stage of life with Carmen by her side. 📸: Death Valley, 2023
Matt Chow
Groomsman
Victor and Chow lived together every year of college and 1 year post-grad with the exception of our Sophomore year when they studied abroad in different countries. That was really the only way they could be separated during those years as they used to make amazing breakfasts, played Rugby, worked out, had countless intense matches in Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart, and pretty much did everything together. The only thing Chow couldn't get Victor to do was join the fraternity that he tried to recruit him into for 4 years. Even in PT school, Victor would still make an annual Thanksgiving trip to Atlanta to go hangout with the Chow family. Chow is another groomsman that is recently engaged, and it's exciting to go through a similar journey with him, and is actually getting married on the exact same day!! While a bummer they won't get to attend each others weddings, Victor and Chow are super happy for each other and will be honorary groomsmen on each others days.
Taylor Nañez
Bridesmaid
Taylor and Gabby met when they both started at Goodr in January 2023. Over a shared bond of loving their puppies, camping, and being engaged at the same time Gabby and Taylor's friendship has grown from work friends to friend-friends. They are lucky to have a really great group of girls to share every Tuesday and Thursday with - to celebrate their highs, hold each other in the lows, and laugh too loudly all the while. What started as shared jokes at the table became dinners, doggie beach days, and camping trips. Taylor is endlessly patient, the most grounded and genuine friend, and a constant hype woman for the people lucky enough to be in her corner. Gabby is overjoyed to have Taylor a part of the wedding party. 📷: Work Party, 2023 (Taylor is far left!)
Jakob Hildebrandt
Groomsman
Jakob and Victor met during the interview day at MGH Institute of Health Professions. This chance conversation led to them becoming roommates when they both found out they got into the program. Jakob moved into the house first, and he offered to give Victor a ride when he landed into Boston. At the time, Jakob was still driving his sweet red mini-van that was a staple throughout PT school. They quickly became best friends from there. During the DPT program they often studied, hosted class social events, and went on hikes, ski/snowboard trips, music festivals, and camping trips together. Victor was also fortunate to become amazing friends with Jakob's partner, Jess Hildebrandt. They both were amazing influences on and role models for Victor during his time in Boston. It was also during a chance visit in 2020 to spend July 4th weekend at Jess' family lake house in Michigan that Victor was introduced to Gabby when they all went to hangout with family friends at the lake. The rest, as they say, was history.
Anna Yeglinski
Bridesmaid
Anna and Gabby met when their moms became friends when they were just 18 months old. They've always had each other in their lives and wouldn't have it any other way. When Gabby and Victor were just starting to talk Anna was hearing every detail, every message and every moment, big or small. When Victor first asked to come to Detroit to visit, Gabby was sitting on Anna's mom's couch and couldn't contain her excitement. They excitedly talked through the plans, the nerves, and the hopes and fears of the new development. It's only fitting that Anna be there for this moment too, as they've been there for all of each others life's moments. Gabby and Anna share that special kind of friendship that no matter how much time as passed, they always fall right back in step like sisters. Gabby is so lucky to have a sister like Anna, and is so honored to have her in her wedding party. 📸: Anna's wedding!!! 2025
Ray Sproull
Groomsman
Ray is truly Victor's longest friendship. They went to school together all the way back in Kindergarten at a small private school in South Pasadena. One of the saddest days for young Victor was the day he found out that they couldn't go to the same school anymore. Nonetheless, they continued to often hang out at each other's houses throughout the years playing lots of video games, sports, hanging out with Ray's dog, and having pool parties at Ray's house. One story that Victor's mom likes to tell is that one time she picked him up from Ray's house, and Victor got in the car proudly stating that he just had the best Chinese food ever...it was Panda Express. Thank you Ray and your mom for introducing him to that. Now, he lives in Wisconsin trading out the chaotic CA lifestyle for some good ol' Mid-West hospitality and a lifestyle that he truly loves. It's incredible to be able to still consider him a best friend after 27+ years, and what an honor it is to have him as a groomsman for this day.
Isabella Dionise
Usher
Isabella is Gabby’s cousin. Growing up, Gabby was the only girl in a sea of brothers and boy cousins. Gabby was overjoyed when her Aunt and Uncle announced they were having a girl. Isabella is undoubtedly the cooler, smarter, more creative of the two but that's never stopped a beautiful friendship from forming. Isabella and Gabby can be found giggling about the countless family stores they've heard a thousand times, or talking about the next big business idea Isabella is dreaming up. She's resilient, dreams big, and always takes care of the people she loves. Isabella is a grounding presence in the family and Gabby and Victor can't wait for her to be a part of the big day.
Alex Tsao
Usher
Alex is one of Victor's cousins. Him and his brother are the few cousins that Victor has had a chance to develop a lifelong relationship with. Victor remembers processing the news that he his first cousin was born, and it has been an amazing journey to see what an incredible person Alex has become. He is a bit of a renaissance man as he can play the piano, graduated from MIT and is currently in the process of completing a PhD, can sail, and is an amazing chef. He's one of the handiest people there is with being an expert at building things, fixing things, and messing with technological things. It will be an amazing experience to have Alex be a part of the wedding party.
Adriana Dionise
Ring Bearer
Adriana is Gabby’s cousin and Isabella’s younger sister. She is the sweetest soul you’ll ever meet. She’s gentle, kind, and full of love with a quiet strength that shines through in everything she does. Adriana loves Harry Potter, playing board games (especially Catch Phrase!), and hanging out with her family. Watching Adriana grow up has been so much fun, and it'll continue to be as she sets her eyes on what's next - high school, college, and beyond! There's no doubt she's just at the start of something really special. Having Adriana a part of the wedding party means so much to Gabby and Victor, and they can't wait to spend these special moments together.
Maxwell Tsao
Usher
Max is Victor's cousin, the younger brother of Alex. Victor always felt a bond with Max being the youngest of two boys in each of their respective families. It's been a lot of fun to see Max grow up throughout the years, and it was surreal to be able to attend his graduation from UCLA as the final one of the kids to complete college. He is now enjoying his dream of living on the East Coast in New York, and it will be exciting to see all of the things that Max continues to do with his life. It will be another surreal moment to have Max be a part of the wedding.